Huff Park
2399 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
An ADA accessible 'Neighborhood' park that includes a playground area and an extensive boardwalk through lush wetlands with scenic overlooks, a nature-based scavenger hunt would be an easy feat for park goers. It's a great place to connect with nature for leisure or science class assignments!
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Townsend Park
8280 6 Mile Rd., Cannonsburg, MI 49317
Several playgrounds in the park for kids of all ages, and picnic tables and covered area for families to gather, makes this a very family-friendly place to spend time. With great hiking trails and cross country trails as well, it's a great place to go in all seasons.
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Millennium Park
1415 Maynard Ave. SW, Walker, MI 49534
The largest urban park in West Michigan is nearly twice the size of New York City's Central Park and is located along the Grand River. It has a swimming beach, a splash pad, paddle boating, a playground, picnic areas and a paved path for walking, jogging and biking. Fee information can be found here: Millennium Park (kentcountyparks.org)
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Hager Park
8134 28th Ave., Jenison, MI 49428
The Age of Discovery community built playground might be the biggest draw of this 104-acre family park! Free to the public.
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Meijer Gardens includes Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory; five indoor theme gardens; outdoor gardens, nature trails and boardwalk; sculpture galleries and permanent sculpture collection; library; café; gift shop; education center and meeting rooms. Each March thousands of butterflies are on display in an extensive live and balmy butterfly exhibit titled 'Butterflies are Blooming'.
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